Just Another Day in the Life of the Colvins

So, today is just another typical day. I think Kayleah is FINALLY starting to kick her flu. Oh, just to catch you all up, my husband is a CNA in a nursing home. Most of the residents had a flu last week. Since he is an integral part of patient care, that means he brought it home. Fun...that's the second time in 7 months. Kayleah was the last to get it. She got it last Friday which would make today a full week. For the rest of us, this was about a 24 hour thing. Of course, our little sicky couldn't leave it at that. She held on to it for a week. I don't know how much puke we've cleaned up. We finally called her pediatrician yesterday because we were afraid she was getting dehydrated. She gave us some things to try and said if they didn't work we'd have to take her into the hospital for an IV. I really didn't want to do that after all she has been through. Luckily, the suggestions seem to have worked. She has kept everything down today and acts like she finally feels better.

David has worked two 12 hour days in a row. Tonight will be his third. Thank goodness he's off tomorrow. He doesn't always work 12 hours, but when he does it seems like they pile them all together. It stinks for all of us because it seems like he is barely here. Since he works nights, he sleeps most of the day. Then, he gets up, spends a little time with us and it's off to work. Oh well, at least he has a good job and can provide for his family.

Well, I guess I need to go and start making some supper. Not anything fancy. I don't really cook big meals when David is working 12 hours. Since it's just me and the kids, it seems silly. So, tonight, canned chicken and dumplings....very gourmet! :o)